Practice Nurse

at  Acorn Surgery

Main Duties General Responsible for attending to patients who need to be seen by a health care professional; treating patients and advising people in respect of their continuing nursing care needs. To priorities the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any concerns of deficits in training to the attention of the senior nurse / duty doctor so these can be addressed. Responsible for own practice and must ensure that limitations are always acknowledged.
Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that patients issues are only discussed with appropriate colleagues. On completion of training and education, where required, aspects incorporated into the role according to Practice business needs will include: - Clinical Vaccinations and Immunisations: Undertake and deliver all immunisation and vaccination programmes in line with the Practices contracted and commissioned services. Administer injections under an individual prescription or Patient Group Direction. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Work as part of the wider Practice team to advise and work with administrative staff on immunisation programmes and to ensure targets are met. Assist in the promotion of Public Health related immunisation programmes, including seasonal flu campaign and other promotions as they occur. Ensure the cold-chain policy is adhered to in the management of vaccines and undertake vaccine fridge temperature data logging and recording. Order vaccines and ensure stock levels are appropriate for the safe delivery of immunisation programmes.
Undertake Immunisations and Vaccination update training as required. Wound Management Perform wound care using aseptic technique Undertake uncomplicated, non-complex dressings Suture and clip removal. Assist clinicians undertaking minor surgery procedures. Cervical Screening & Womens Health: Advise patients on the national and local cervical cytology and mammography screening programmes.
Undertake a programme of cervical cytology sampling under supervision until competent. Promote breast self-awareness, demonstrate breast self-examination and provide supporting literature. Advise patients about reducing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and make appropriate referrals. Take swabs for microscopy as directed.
Offer health promotion/lifestyle advice to patient Cardiovascular Disease: Contribute to the implementation of the National Service Framework Contribute to the maintenance of the Practice CHD register Advise patients on lifestyle management and drug compliance for reducing the risk factors of: oHypertension oAngina oMyocardial infarction oCerebrovascular accident Infection control: Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures. Apply infection control measures according to local and national guidelines, including: oUniversal hygiene precautions oThe collection and handling of laboratory specimens oSegregation and disposal of waste materials oReporting and treatment of sharps injuries oDealing with blood and body fluid spillages within own clinical area oSupporting colleagues in sound, evidence based infection control measure

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